Julian Lage Group December 2, 2012

Featuring Julian Lage, guitar; Eric Harland, drums; Jorge Roeder, bass; and Dan Blake, saxophone

At age six, Julian Lage launched an illustrious career in jazz guitar that has included performances with renowned artists such as Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny, Mark O’Connor, Joshua Redman, Herbie Hancock, Christian McBride, Gretchen Parlato, Béla Fleck, David Grisman, and more. His early virtuosity and success made him the subject of of the 1997 Academy Award®-nominated documentary Jules at Eight. Lage’s 2009 debut album Sounding Point was nominated for a Grammy® Award for “Best Contemporary Jazz Album” in 2010. Lage will be joined by multi-Grammy® nominated drummer and composer Eric Harland, critically acclaimed bassist Jorge Roeder and saxophonist and composer Dan Blake.

Official Website: http://modlin.richmond.edu/events/modlinarts-presents/julian-lage.html